noun
government course guidelines; national curriculum standards
Official guidelines set by Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) that define the content and objectives for each school subject and grade level.
新しい学習指導要領では、小学校での英語教育が強化された。
In the new government course guidelines, English education in elementary schools has been strengthened.
教科書は学習指導要領に基づいて作られている。
Textbooks are created based on the national curriculum standards.